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Peepo's story exposes lack of child support
Oped, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/03/2026
» The story of a 13-year-old boy in Nakhon Si Thammarat who lived on the streets, was hit by a car, and later rebuilt his life has gone viral. Yet the life of Peepo -- as the boy is called by the media -- offers not just inspiration. His story exposes years of parental neglect and a lack of state mechanisms to help abandoned children.
Wildfire threatens Khao Yai
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/04/2023
» A wildfire on Khao Tabaek mountain in Nakhon Nayok province has spread to a border area of Khao Yai National Park, the park chief Chaiya Huayhongthong said.
Life through the lens of a batik maker
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/01/2023
» Jantima Sukmetta, 52, gradually unfolds a batik fabric. It has distinguished colours of golden yellow and brown, the naturally dyed colours from turmeric and leaves of khonthi (beach vitex). The khonthi plant is easily found along beaches in tambon Na Thap of Chana district in the southern province of Songkhla, where her Me-D Na Thap Batik Group is located.
Tech fix for city woes
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/07/2022
» Shortly after Chadchart Sittipunt became Bangkok governor almost two months ago, he encouraged Bangkokians to report problems in their area directly to authorities through "Traffy Fondue" -- a channel which uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to manage complaints sent in to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Russell Crowe in Phuket, Bangkok
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/10/2021
» Hollywood actor Russell Crowe's posts on Twitter showing him and his crew travelling in Phuket and Bangkok have created a much-needed buzz ahead of Thailand's reopening to foreign visitors on Nov 1.
From mansions to mangrove forests
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/07/2021
» Like many others, I am not in the mood to travel during the partial lockdown but that will not stop me from exploring. From my computer screen, I can explore various sites in Bangkok and also other parts of the country. This will at least give me an idea of places to add to my itinerary in the future.
Chiang Mai ranks 34th for expat workers
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/07/2021
» Chiang Mai has ranked 34th in the world where expats want to live and work remotely, according to the Work-from-Anywhere Index.
Tsunami memorial to open in December
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/06/2021
» Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Museum in Takua Pa, Phangnga province, will open to the public in December, according to the Minister of Culture Itthiphol Kunplome.
Following in the footsteps of the great poet
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/06/2021
» Around May to July every year, I set my calendar to visit the East as it is fruit season. Last week, I went to Klaeng, a coastal town in Rayong province. I planned to get fresh ripe fruit from an orchard, take in the fresh sea breeze and visit the memorial park of Sunthon Phu, one of the great poets of the early Rattanakosin era.
Incentives offered to foreign filmmakers
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/06/2021
» The revenue from foreign film production in Thailand has doubled during the first four months of this year.